Skipton Wood, Skipton

Name: Skipton Wood
Address: Skipton, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Skipton

Nature, Natural attraction, Forest

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Facts and practical information

Skipton Wood is a 36-acre wood following the valley of Eller Beck to the north of Skipton behind Skipton Castle in North Yorkshire, England. The wood is owned by Skipton Castle but has been leased to the Woodland Trust. ()

Coordinates: 53°58'8"N, 2°0'54"W

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Skipton United Kingdom

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Skipton Wood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skipton Castle, Craven Museum & Gallery, Holy Trinity Church, Plaza Cinema.

~1750 ftS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Skipton Castle, Skipton
9 min walk • Skipton Castle is a Grade I Listed medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 931 years.
0.4 miS
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton
12 min walk • Craven Museum & Gallery is a museum located in the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire, England in Skipton Town Hall and has a collection of local artefacts which depict life in Craven from the prehistoric times to the modern day. In June 2021 the museum reopened after a National Lottery Heritage Funded redevelopment project.
0.4 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton
10 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. Medieval in origin, the church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
0.7 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Plaza Cinema, Skipton
19 min walk • The Plaza Cinema is a traditional cinema located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It is the sole survivor of four cinemas that once existed in the town. The Plaza has circle seating and stalls with Pullman seats throughout.
0.8 miSW
Park
Aireville Park, Skipton
20 min walk • Aireville Park is a park in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England.
0.5 miS
Museum
Skipton Town Hall, Skipton
12 min walk • Skipton Town Hall is the town hall of Skipton, North Yorkshire. It is located on the town's High Street and is home to Craven Museum & Gallery as well as a Concert Hall with events and performance programme and Skipton Tourist Information Centre.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Stephen's Church, Skipton
12 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It is situated next to Ermysted's Grammar School close to the town centre.
~1750 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lady Anne's Way, Skipton
9 min walk • Lady Anne's Way is a 100-mile hiking route between Skipton and Penrith in Northern England. The trail is punctuated by houses and towers once owned by the Clifford family, but is named after Lady Anne Clifford who renovated and repaired the buildings in the 17th century.
0.5 miS
Canal
Thanet Canal, Skipton
14 min walk • The Thanet Canal, also known as the Springs Branch, is a short branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in North Yorkshire, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skipton Wood?

Nearby attractions include Skipton Castle, Skipton (9 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Skipton (10 min walk), St Stephen's Church, Skipton (12 min walk), Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton (12 min walk).

How to get to Skipton Wood by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skipton Wood:

Bus

Grassington Road • Lines: 72, 72A (10 min walk)
Castle View Terrace • Lines: 72, 72A (10 min walk)

Train

Skipton (22 min walk)
Embsay (28 min walk)